Comparison

Choices That Matter vs Eldrum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Choices That Matter

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

Highlights
  • Epic text-based adventures
  • Branching narratives
  • Multiple story arcs
  • Player choice impacts story
  • Community statistics
  • Weekly story updates
Features
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CHOICES THAT MATTER is a collection of epic text adventure games similar to the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books (CYOA). No one player can discover the entire story in a single play through. See how many other players visited the same place as you, each time you conclude a story arc. Are you ready for the most epic text based game out there? ** OUR STORIES ** ADVENTURE 1: And The Sun Went Out Approximately 600,000 words and 2,400 choices in total! What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe. Find out who is murdering scientists and what this has to do with the random disappearances of the sun. This is your journey, and only your choices can expose the truth. ADVENTURE 2: And Their Souls Were Eaten You have a gift. With your gift, the dead are never truly gone. But what if there is a dark side to your gift? What if there are those who can pervert your talent, and alter the balance of life and death? Travel across a steampunk 1830s Europe, where metal is magical, giving powers to those who wear it. Learn more about your ancient gift and what it means for you, your family, and humanity. Uncover the nefarious plot to destroy all life... and fight against time to stop your enemy from destroying everything you hold dear. ADVENTURE 3: And Their Heroes Were Lost You wake up in a dirty prison cell with no memory of who you are. And, you're not alone. Who are the other prisoners? What are they to you? Are they your allies... or enemies? Will you escape? Try to find out who you are? Why did the people who captured you steal your memories—instead of just killing you? Travel the world as you uncover the details of a past that holds many secrets, and a future that is in peril. "What’s really innovative about Choices...unlike traditional gamebooks that have a definite end, Choices: And the Sun Went Out is a continuing gamebook that will be updated weekly, allowing you to progress through the story over time. As you make choices in your story, it will advance in ways completely differently than other readers when weekly content is added." - PocketTactics.com This app is supported by video ads which can be optionally disabled by purchasing a story pass. Privacy policy: http://tinmangames.com.au/privacy/

About

Eldrum

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

Highlights
  • Text-based choices adventure RPG
  • Nostalgic table-top RPG style
  • Character building and equipment
  • Multiple endings based on choices
  • Secrets to discover
  • High replayability
Features
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Dive into a dark, immersive world where your choices shape your destiny. Eldrum: Red Tide is a gripping text-based RPG that combines the depth of D&D, the strategic gameplay of CRPGs, and the narrative freedom of CYOA gamebooks. Eldrum: Red Tide is a dark fantasy story about a former soldier who is searching for his family in a world ravaged by war. Your brother is gone without a trace. What happened to him? The answer to this question lies at the end of a long and dangerous journey. The world has changed. The place where you were born was burned to ash. People out there are struggling to survive. You are a shadow of your former self, having suffered grave injuries during the war. But the past is the past. What matters is the here and now. You have the freedom to shape your own destiny. There is always a choice. FEATURES - Nostalgic table-top RPG style - Many secrets to discover - Equip and build your character - Multiple endings that vary depending on your choices throughout the story - Replayability with different play styles opening up different locations, NPCs and gear - Text based choices adventure RPG - Supports both phones and tablets - Accessible to blind and low-vision players Eldrum: Red Tide is the second game in the Eldrum series. The games' stories are linked and there are references between the games, but they can be played in any order.

Screenshots

Choices That Matter4 screens
Eldrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against Choices That Matter's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 72%). Choices That Matter's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 433) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choices That Matter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 433, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Choices That Matter's written reviews are positive against 95% of Eldrum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Choices That Matter versus Eldrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoices That MatterEldrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings)4.9 (433 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better433
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB198 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTin Man GamesAct None

Customer experience

Choices That Matter

All ratings2,251 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.9%

Eldrum

All ratings433 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.2%

User reviews

Choices That Matter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
  • 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
  • 👍 Immersive experience
  • 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
  • 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
  • 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
  • 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
  • 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

Eldrum

From 433 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great story
  • 👍 Immersive and engaging
  • 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
  • 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
  • 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
  • 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
  • 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

Bugs and requests

Choices That Matter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
  • Apple Watch integration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to reread past story segments
  • More detailed statistics on choices made
  • Expansion of romance/relationship content
  • Increased frequency of story updates

Eldrum

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
  • Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

Requested features

2 requests
  • Sound effects for combat
  • More content and story expansions

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Choices That Matter

One-time4
  • 100 Choice Tokens$0.99
  • Their Heroes Were Lost Pass$3.99
  • And The Sun Went Out Pass$4.99
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  • Their Souls Were Eaten Pass$4.99
3 purchases

Eldrum

One-time3
  • Upgrade from Basic to Premium$2.49
  • Basic$6.99
  • Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Choices That Matter free?
Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eldrum free?
Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Choices That Matter or Eldrum?
Eldrum is rated higher. Choices That Matter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 433 ratings.
Do Choices That Matter or Eldrum have ads?
Choices That Matter shows ads; Eldrum does not.
Which is updated more often, Choices That Matter or Eldrum?
Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Choices That Matter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eldrum on October 27, 2026.

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